Explore the Family Name Scimeca
The meaning of Scimeca
Italian (Sicily): perhaps from an augmentative of Scime. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Sal, Vito, Antonio, Santo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scimeca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scimeca has seen a slight fluctuation over the years. In 2000, its rank was 23,530, and it marginally decreased by about 4.67% to 24,629 in 2010. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Scimeca surname increased from 1,006 in 2000 to 1,014 in 2010, marking a growth of approximately 0.8%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of about 8.11%, moving from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,530 | #24,629 | -4.67% |
| Count | 1,006 | 1,014 | 0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scimeca
Turning to ethnicity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Scimeca surname identified as White, though that percentage did see a slight decrease from 95.83% in 2000 to 92.60% in 2010. The next most common ethnic identity was Hispanic, which saw a significant rise of 139.05%, from 1.69% in 2000 to 4.04% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased, going from 0.50% in 2000 to 0.79% in 2010, a 58.00% increase. Lastly, those reporting two or more races rose from 1.49% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010, an increase of 25.50%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 92.6% | -3.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 4.04% | 139.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.87% | 25.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.79% | 58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |